The Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan has passed it’s final hurdle. A referendum held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 saw 97.3 per cent of voters (574) say “Yes” to agreeing to the plan with just 16 against. The poll turnout was 31 per cent, just higher than the norm for a local bi-election. The plan has to […]

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The overwhelming view following the Parish and Neighbourhood Plan questionnaires was that the unique look of Fairfield should be maintained. The Design statement re-affirms the main principles of the Fairfield Masterplan that set out in detail the look and feel of Fairfield. A low resolution copy of the document can be downloaded here in Pdf […]

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The overwhelming view following the Parish and Neighbourhood Plan questionnaires was that the green spaces at Fairfield should be maintained. The Green Infrastructure re-affirms this and sets out the arguments for the proposal and details the philosophies used. The document can be downloaded here in Pdf format that can be read on computers or in […]

Speeding Vehicles – help to keep Fairfield safe!

There is much concern on Fairfield being expressed by parents and others of the speed of vehicles on our streets. One major trouble spot is Dickens Boulevard where commercial vehicles and vans go well beyond the 20mph limit along a road that is often choked with parked vehicles. Recently there have been two accidents involving children

Police manpower is so short that they cannot take action. However, FPC is linking up with a Speedwatch group that will periodically monitor speed of traffic and note the registration details of offending vehicles.

Ken Smith of Clifton has successfully got Speedwatch groups off the ground in his own village, plus Henlow, and Lower Stondon and has now agreed to add Langford and Fairfield to his list.

A site had been chosen in Dickens Boulevard and a risk assessment carried out. Once police consultation is complete, a trial morning will take place shortly.

Offenders’ registration details are passed to the police, who then send the registered owner a letter. Addresses are recorded and on the third offence of an habitual offender the letter will be hand-delivered by a police officer who will discuss the situation with the vehicle owner and advise them and also speak to the driver if different.

If anyone feels that they would like to get involved with Speedwatch (which is a national initiative) please email our clerk at enquiries@fairfieldparishcouncil.gov.uk and she will pass details onto Ken. A morning’s training at Police HQ in Kempston is required, the next session is in July.